Plasmodium falciparum and helminth co-infection in a semi-urban population of pregnant women in Uganda
Stephen D. Hillier, Mark Booth, Lawrence Muhangi, Peter Nkurunziza, Macklyn Khihembo, Muhammad Kakande, Moses Sewankambo, Robert Kizindo, Moses Kizza, Moses Muwanga, Mark Bambury, Alison M. Elliott;Stephen D. Hillier;Mark Booth;Lawrence Muhangi;Peter Nkurunziza;Macklyn Khihembo;Muhammad Kakande;Moses Sewankambo;Robert Kizindo;Moses Kizza;Moses Muwanga;Mark Bambury;Alison M. Elliott;
The Journal of infectious diseases2008Vol. 198pp. 920-
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Abstract
Helminth infections and malaria are widespread in the tropics. Recent studies suggest helminth infections may increase susceptibility to malaria. If confirmed, this could be particularly important during pregnancy-induced immunosuppression.To evaluate ...